Specifications#
- Brand
- Canon
- Model
- PowerShot G5 X (16:9)
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor size
- 12.2 × 9.1 mm (1" (one-inch) sensor)
- Crop factor
- 2.85×
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Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 2.85 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 23 mm | 74.4° | 59.3° | 87.0° |
| 10 mm | 28 mm | 62.6° | 49.0° | 74.4° |
| 12 mm | 34 mm | 53.7° | 41.6° | 64.6° |
| 14 mm | 40 mm | 46.9° | 36.0° | 56.9° |
| 16 mm | 46 mm | 41.6° | 31.8° | 50.8° |
| 18 mm | 51 mm | 37.3° | 28.4° | 45.7° |
| 20 mm | 57 mm | 33.8° | 25.7° | 41.6° |
| 24 mm | 68 mm | 28.4° | 21.5° | 35.1° |
| 28 mm | 80 mm | 24.5° | 18.5° | 30.3° |
| 35 mm | 100 mm | 19.7° | 14.8° | 24.5° |
| 40 mm | 114 mm | 17.3° | 13.0° | 21.5° |
| 50 mm | 142 mm | 13.9° | 10.4° | 17.3° |
| 56 mm | 160 mm | 12.4° | 9.3° | 15.4° |
| 70 mm | 199 mm | 9.9° | 7.4° | 12.4° |
| 85 mm | 242 mm | 8.2° | 6.1° | 10.2° |
| 100 mm | 285 mm | 7.0° | 5.2° | 8.7° |
| 135 mm | 385 mm | 5.2° | 3.9° | 6.4° |
| 200 mm | 570 mm | 3.5° | 2.6° | 4.3° |
| 300 mm | 855 mm | 2.3° | 1.7° | 2.9° |
| 400 mm | 1140 mm | 1.7° | 1.3° | 2.2° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 10.5 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | f/1.8 | 14.9 cm | 64.3 cm | 3.62 m | 24.7 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.38 m |
| 8 mm | f/2.8 | 23.9 cm | 1.16 m | 23.2 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.18 m |
| 8 mm | f/4 | 36.2 cm | 2.28 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.53 m |
| 8 mm | f/8 | 1.12 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 76.8 cm |
| 15 mm | f/1.8 | 4.1 cm | 16.7 cm | 68.8 cm | 1.61 m | 5.10 m | 57.5 m | 11.9 m |
| 15 mm | f/2.8 | 6.4 cm | 26.3 cm | 1.12 m | 2.77 m | 11.4 m | ∞ | 7.65 m |
| 15 mm | f/4 | 9.2 cm | 38.2 cm | 1.72 m | 4.87 m | 72.2 m | ∞ | 5.36 m |
| 15 mm | f/8 | 18.8 cm | 85.4 cm | 6.64 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.69 m |
| 26 mm | f/1.8 | 1.3 cm | 5.5 cm | 22.2 cm | 50.4 cm | 1.42 m | 6.07 m | 35.7 m |
| 26 mm | f/2.8 | 2.1 cm | 8.5 cm | 34.7 cm | 79.2 cm | 2.28 m | 10.7 m | 23.0 m |
| 26 mm | f/4 | 3.0 cm | 12.2 cm | 50.0 cm | 1.15 m | 3.43 m | 20.2 m | 16.1 m |
| 26 mm | f/8 | 5.9 cm | 24.6 cm | 1.05 m | 2.58 m | 10.1 m | ∞ | 8.05 m |
| 42 mm | f/1.8 | 0.5 cm | 2.1 cm | 8.4 cm | 19.1 cm | 53.4 cm | 2.16 m | 93.1 m |
| 42 mm | f/2.8 | 0.8 cm | 3.2 cm | 13.1 cm | 29.7 cm | 83.4 cm | 3.42 m | 59.9 m |
| 42 mm | f/4 | 1.1 cm | 4.6 cm | 18.7 cm | 42.6 cm | 1.20 m | 5.04 m | 41.9 m |
| 42 mm | f/8 | 2.2 cm | 9.2 cm | 37.7 cm | 86.5 cm | 2.51 m | 12.3 m | 21.0 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors. (NPF needs a known resolution and is omitted here.)
| Focal length | 500 rule |
|---|---|
| 5 mm (14 mm eq.) | 35.1 s |
| 7 mm (20 mm eq.) | 25.1 s |
| 8 mm (23 mm eq.) | 21.9 s |
| 12 mm (34 mm eq.) | 14.6 s |
| 18 mm (51 mm eq.) | 9.7 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 18 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 35 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 70 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Canon PowerShot G5 X (16:9) has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 2.85.
Similar cameras#
Other 1" (one-inch) cameras from around the same time.
- Nikon 1 V1 2011
- Nikon 1 V3 2014
- Nikon 1 J5 2015
- Samsung NX mini
- Nikon 1 J1 2011
- Nikon 1 AW1 2013
- Nikon 1 S1 2013
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 2013
- Nikon 1 S2 2014
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 2014
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 2016
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Canon PowerShot G5 X (16:9)?
The Canon PowerShot G5 X (16:9) has a crop factor of 2.85× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 15.2 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Canon PowerShot G5 X (16:9) sensor?
12.2 × 9.1 mm (1" (one-inch)), an area of 111 mm² — 13% of full frame.
Is the Canon PowerShot G5 X (16:9) full frame?
No — its sensor is 1" (one-inch), which is 7.8× smaller in area than full frame.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Canon PowerShot G5 X (16:9)?
With a 7 mm lens (20 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 25 s.
Sources & licences#
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources